Unit Secretary – Hospital Admin & Patient Care

Berkshire Health Systems; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary on the 2nd floor of FVH Med Surge. The role supports the healthcare team with administrative duties, patient coordination, and documentation in a fast-paced environment. Strong organization, professionalism, and confidentiality are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant secretarial or healthcare coursework. Familiarity with Meditech and medical terminology is preferred, with bilingual skills beneficial for our

Qualifications

• One-year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework required.
• One year relevant experience can be substituted for coursework.
• Familiarity with Meditech preferred.
• Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the healthcare team with administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient information.
• Communicate clearly with patients and staff in writing and speech.
• Demonstrate professional interaction with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Promote patient safety with attention to accuracy.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Healthcare terminology

Meditech familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Secretarial/healthcare coursework

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Fairview Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary on the 2nd floor of FVH Med Surge. The role supports the healthcare team with administrative duties, patient coordination, and documentation in a fast-paced environment. Strong organization, professionalism, and confidentiality are essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant secretarial or healthcare coursework. Familiarity with Meditech and medical terminology is preferred, with bilingual skills beneficial for our